Chushin Venture Capital Co., Ltd.

Overview

Chushin Venture Capital Co., Ltd. is a Japanese venture capital firm established in February 1985, primarily funded by Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank and JAFCO Group Inc. The firm focuses on providing business support to local companies through investment, aiming to enhance the corporate value of its investee companies and contribute to the revitalization of the local economy. Chushin VC has managed multiple investment funds, including the 'Chushin Venture and Investment Fund No. 7 Investment Limited Liability Partnership' established in July 2024 with a total of 1 billion yen. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes supporting young entrepreneurs who are boldly taking on challenges in new fields by providing them with commercialization capital. Chushin VC collaborates with Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank to contribute to the growth and development of the companies in which it invests. The firm has been involved in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, environmental services, manufacturing, consumer goods, media, education, agriculture, transportation, energy, retail, financial services, real estate, telecommunications, and biotechnology. Chushin VC's track record includes investments in companies such as DeepForest Technologies Co., Ltd., which raised approximately 200 million yen in a Series A funding round in June 2024. The firm continues to play a significant role in fostering innovation and supporting the growth of startups in the Chubu region, contributing to the sustainable development of the local economy.